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Sun Tornadoes?

The repelling characteristics of magnetic fields of like polarity have been known for decades. The introduction of a fifth force is not necessary.

(SAN DIEGO) - On March 29, 2012 ABC News played a video of a tornado on the Sun and reported the tornado was “Five times wider than the size of Earth with wind spinning at 186,000 miles per hour.”

I don’t believe anyone would try to say that this tornado on the Sun was the result of warm moist air colliding with cold air as they explain the tornadoes on Earth.

The Bulk of Super PAC Money Flows from a Few Individual Donors

New report breaks down all contributions by individual, city and state.

(BERKELEY, CA) - The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Citizens United, and a subsequent ruling in a lower court, Speech Now v FEC, changes the rules over making unlimited contributions to Super PACs.

Contributors can now specifically advocate for or against federal candidates as long as they do not explicitly coordinate with those candidates' campaigns.

Jobless Warrior Announces Official Launch

Jobless Warrior has more than 100 volunteer career professionals registered to provide pro bono, job preparation services to veterans.

(CUMBERLAND, RI) - Jobless Warrior, a new online career enhancing service for veterans, is proud to announce its official nationwide launch of services.

Veterans can now visit joblesswarrior.org to request free resume help, connect with a career coach, join a job networking group, and more.

George Zimmerman to be Charged in Trayvon Martin Shooting Death

The special prosecutor voided her option of charging Zimmerman with 1st-degree Murder.

(SANFORD, FL) - Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey announced plans to charge 28-year old George Zimmerman in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. It was not immediately clear exactly what charge or charges Zimmerman will face.

The special prosecutor is expected to announce the criminal charges against George Zimmerman Wednesday afternoon, a law enforcement official told NBC News.

Congo President Calls for Arrest of Wanted Warlord

In the past, Kabila had refused calls to hand over Bosco Ntaganda...

(KINSHASA, Congo AP) - In a marked turnaround, Congo's president called Wednesday for the arrest of a notorious ex-warlord and army general, who has been allowed to walk freely despite an international indictment, an official said.

Yasumi Iwakami Tweets About His Recent Health Problems After His Visit to #Fukushima I Nuke Plant in February

(and boy he received some nasty tweets in response...)

(FUKUSHIMA) - Yasumi Iwakami is arguably one of the best known independent journalists in Japan covering the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant accident, particularly among net users.

I happened on Iwakami's live netcast of TEPCO press conferences on his USTREAM channel very early on in the crisis, and have followed him and his reporting since.

Willamette Offers Free Humanities Class for Salem Adults

The registration deadline is April 30.

(SALEM) - Salem-area residents have an opportunity to discuss Greek tragedies, philosophy, modern poetry and plays through a free humanities course taught at Willamette University from May to August.

The class, Humanity in Perspective, will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Yacine Le Forestier Named Editor-In-Chief of SID, the German Subsidiary of AFP

SID has been the undisputed provider setting the standard for over 50 years in sports coverage in Germany.

(PARIS, France) - Yacine Le Forestier (47) previously held several editorial and management positions at AFP both in Paris and Germany and speaks fluent German.

His career as a journalist began in Berlin in 1989 until 1994. From 2000 to 2005 Yacine headed up the economic service in Frankfurt and then in Berlin.

Quake and Tsunami Strike Indonesia

The tsunami was unleashed by an 8.7 magnitude earthquake according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

(SUMATRA, Indonesia) - A large undersea earthquake unleashed a tsunami that swept the shores of Indian Ocean beaches a few hours ago.

Transparency - the Mechanics of Open Government and Accountability

Political accountability rests upon the right of free expression and the right of free association.

(LOS ANGELES) - A number of American laws assure the rights of citizens to observe, to understand and to evaluate the decisions and conduct of government officials.